Chapter 6. Two Aspects of ITLOS Proceedings: Non-State Parties and Costs of Bringing Claims

This chapter addresses two questions regarding proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS or the Tribunal): the status of non-State entities in proceedings before the Tribunal, and the costs incurred by parties in cases before the Tribunal. It considers the role of non-State entities in proceedings before the Tribunal, a distinction should be drawn between two situations: participation by non-State entities as parties to cases before the Tribunal, and other forms of participation by non-State entities in legal proceedings. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is open not only to States but also to some territories and self- governing associated States. Expenses incurred with respect to the remuneration of Judges, to registry staff and to the functioning of the Tribunal are covered by the contributions of the States Parties to the budget of the Tribunal. Keywords:costs; ITLOS; non-state parties; states parties; UNCLOS